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Pharmacokinetic Interactions of Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Healthy Normotensive Participants
Interventions
Drug: Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug: Valsartan
Drug: Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
Registration Number
NCT01767259
Lead Sponsor
Damanhour University
Brief Summary

This study was conducted to compare the rate and extent of absorption of valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide following oral administration as a fixed dose combination tablet and concomitant administration of the individual drugs under fasting conditions in healthy Egyptian subjects. The study was extended to investigate any potential reaction between VAL and HCT.

Detailed Description

This study comprised 2 separate parts, I and II; each was a single-dose, open-label, 4-crossover periods separated by a 2 weeks washout, and 4-Treatments. Part I consisted of Treatments A (VAL 160 mg alone), B (HCT 12.5 mg alone), C (VAL 160 mg + HCT 12.5 mg) and D (VAL / HCT 160 mg/12.5mg) and Part II consisted of Treatments E (VAL 320 mg alone), F (HCT 25 mg alone), G (VAL 320 mg + HCT 25 mg) and H (VAL / HCT 320 mg/25 mg). Blood samples were collected up to 48 hours postdose and plasma was analyzed for VAL and HCT concentrations using HPLC. The pharmacokinetic properties of each drug after co-administration of VAL and HCT were compared with those of each drug administered alone.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
24
Inclusion Criteria
  • At least 18 years old and not more than 45 healthy male volunteers
  • Actual weight no more than ± 30% from ideal body weight based on sex, height, and body frame
  • Who had passed all the screening parameters
  • Free of any drug exposure known to interfere with the pharmacokinetics or assay of fexofenadine for at least 10 days prior to the study
  • Who had to be able to communicate effectively with study personnel, be literate, and able to give consent.
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Exclusion Criteria
  • A clinically significant abnormal physical exam, medical history, or laboratory studies
  • If they showed a sitting SBP of >140 or <100 mmHg, DBP > 90 or <60mm Hg, or a pulse rate of > 95 or < 50 beats/min at screening
  • A history of serious intolerance, allergy, or sensitivity to fexofenadine
  • The use of any prescription drug within the previous month or use of any over-the-counter medication (with the exception of acetaminophen) within the past 14 days
  • A history of blood dyscrasias
  • A history of alcohol or drug abuse within the past year
  • Donation of blood during the 8 weeks prior to the study or plans to donate blood during or within 8 weeks of completing the study
  • Unable to tolerate vein puncture and multiple blood samplings
  • Any surgical/medical condition that might alter drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion
  • Cannot follow instructions, in the opinion of the investigator.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg aloneHydrochlorothiazideHydrochlorothiazide alone
Valsartan 160 mg aloneValsartanValsartan alone
Valsartan160 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide12.5 mgValsartan/HydrochlorothiazideConcomitant administration of valsartan 160 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg
Valsartan / Hydrochlorothiazide 160 mg/12.5mgValsartan/HydrochlorothiazideFixed dose combination of valsartan 160 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
TolerabilityParticipants will be followed for the duration of study, an expected average of 6 weeks.

Tolerability was assessed based on changes in vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and heart rate), measured before dosing in each period and approximately every 4 hours thereafter, and laboratory tests (hematology, biochemistry, liver function, and urinalysis), and performed at baseline and at the end of the study. In addition, a physician questioned volunteers about any adverse events occurring during the study, addressed them as necessary, and recorded them on the appropriate form. This physician was not blinded to treatment, but had no involvement in the study.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pharmaceutics Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damanhour University

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Damanhour, Egypt

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